Victor Wanyama

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We saw this Saturday that a single player can sometimes be pivotal to a team’s approach and direction, as Lucas’ return freed up Joe Allen to return to his central midfield linkman role and Steven Gerrard to move to a more advanced position.

But given Lucas’ recent injury record, perhaps Brendan Rodgers would do well to look at strengthening his defensive midfield so the team wouldn’t have to suffer if the club’s one and only anchorman gets injured.

He’s been linked most prominently with Manchester United, but the Telegraph has claimed that Liverpool have sent scouts to Parkhead this season in pursuit of the Kenyan midfield powerhouse.

Having missed out on ex-Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, who joined Sam Allardyce’s West Ham on a Bosman free transfer this summer, Liverpool should look to move quickly to secure Wanyama’s signature this January.

Robert Lewandowski

But let’s go back to the striking department—Robert Lewandowski is yet another player who’s mostly been linked with Manchester United but would absolutely delight the Anfield faithful.

The Guardian has linked Liverpool with a move for the Borussia Dortmund frontman, who, according to recent reports in the Daily Mail, might actually be on his way to Old Trafford at the end of the season.

With nine goals in 14 Bundesliga games so far this season, Lewandowski is a stretch target at best for Liverpool, but one whose record should justify an all-out pursuit from the Reds' hierarchy.

Fernando Llorente

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Let’s end with Fernando Llorente, who was linked with Liverpool all summer with no positive conclusion for all parties concerned.

As soon as 12 days after the close of the summer transfer window, the Guardian linked the Reds with a bid for the Athletic Bilbao striker, who made waves across Europe with his exploits in the Europa League but has found La Liga action hard to come by this season due to his contract wrangle with Bilbao this summer.

On the surface, Llorente would be a surprise choice given Rodgers’ reluctance to use an equally physical targetman in Andy Carroll, but Llorente’s experience in footballing teams (Bilbao and Spain) sets him apart, in addition to his contribution to overall team play.

Following a failed experiment with a new No. 9, how excited would Liverpool fans be if yet another Fernando lit up Anfield as their new frontman?